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Skorian Dolek James Clapper: ‘Very little’ in Trump’s way if he orders nuclear attack | |
2017-08-24 | |
[Iran Press TV] It takes a “fit of pique” for US President Donald Trump to start a nuclear war against North Korea, says the former director of national intelligence, arguing that the country’s nuclear system is designed for a “rapid response.” James Clapper appeared on CNN on Wednesday to make the comments. "The whole system is built to ensure rapid response if necessary. So there's very little in the way of controls over exercising a nuclear option, which is pretty damn scary," he said. The retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force voiced concerns about Trump’s access to the nuclear codes. "In a fit of pique he decides to do something about [North Korean leader] Kim Jong Un, there's actually very little to stop him," said Clapper, who served under former President Barack Obama.
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Posted by:Fred |
#11 Ah'm more concerned about a blooper launch from Kansas that tumbles into St. Louis. |
Posted by: Skidmark 2017-08-24 23:14 |
#10 Would Clapper feel better if Hil da beast were at the helm? This woman who gave way to fits of rage, binge drinking and barked like a dog? Clapper still carrying water for the Deep State rather than the American people? Who does he elected Trump? |
Posted by: JohnQC 2017-08-24 13:19 |
#9 |
Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-08-24 13:02 |
#8 It's always been scary. Joe Stalin with his finger on the button? Khrushchev? Mao? Pudgy? Pervy Musharref? Lyndon Johnson the psychopath? Bill Clinton while he was being serviced by one of his interns? Obama? Seems to me they used to say the same sort of things about Ronald Reagan. Yeah, it's scary but you must be brave. But even scarier is major television news organizations giving air time to a lying, hateful, unhinged sonofabitch like Clapper. |
Posted by: Abu Uluque 2017-08-24 12:03 |
#7 He is the commander in chief after all, you cock licking fucktard. And look! Another glorious day that Hillary will never be president! |
Posted by: DarthVader 2017-08-24 10:45 |
#6 I'd rather have Trump have then than Obama! (Or should I say ValJar?). |
Posted by: CrazyFool 2017-08-24 10:26 |
#5 The last half a year reminds me of the book Dune. House Atreides takes over Arrakis and has to deal with traps and suicidal idiots that House Harkonnen left behind. It is very unamerican. In a better world the media would say as much but then again I did mention suicidal idiots didn't I, because they are destroying their own profession. |
Posted by: rjschwarz 2017-08-24 10:10 |
#4 As opposed to a alcoholic former SecState who shut down during Benghazi? I hear her temper tantrums are amazing. |
Posted by: Procopius2k 2017-08-24 06:52 |
#3 Brennan, Clapper, Hayden, Plame and other Klingon alum are relentless in their condemnation of Trump, and rightly so. They've obviously missed him in the power and political compromise. He's on to their 'regime change' and 'endless wars' secret budget bullshi*. |
Posted by: Besoeker 2017-08-24 05:29 |
#2 Word, gorb. |
Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2017-08-24 05:15 |
#1 In accordance with his own logic, maybe Clapper ought to keep his mouth shut. |
Posted by: gorb 2017-08-24 00:43 |